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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,320.22 and 537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,320.22 and 537.11 is: 741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,320.22 = 537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,320.22 = 537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,320.22 × 537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 709,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,100.68/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.22

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